Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh believes that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) needs to pay a big salary in order to attract a “former player of stature” towards the post of chief selector.
During a recent interaction, Harbhajan explained that most former players are making money as an expert or a commentator and in that situation, only a good pay package can turn their mind towards the job of a selector.
He also cited the example of a player like Virender Sehwag and said that the focus of the governing body should be towards forming a solid panel to guide the sport.
With top former cricketers being on commentary panels of broadcasters, the chief selector's role is not lucrative enough,” Harbhajan said during an Idea Exchange session of The Indian Express. “A man with stature, one that has played the game quite often, will solve a lot of issues at the selector level.